. >> i think it is more important for romney than it is for obama. because a lot of pundits say that in the long run, it really doesn't matter much for the president. but it is extremely important for romney. >> reporter: regardless of the outcome, registrar judy brown thinks the debate will increase her traffic. >> i think once the debates are over with, we'll see a spike in the number of people coming in. at that.they've made up their mind who they want to vote for. >> there was a big surprise phone call to a volunteer at a local campaign office today. we'll tell you who was on the other end of the line coming up right here, 6:00 tonight. >>> it is the moments fans have been hoping for since the nats came back to washington. the team clinched the division championship last night and now the town is buzzing about what's next. now the story of a fan who has waited a long time for this. tom? >> reporter: whoever. as you guys have been reporting, it is kind of gray and kind of gloomy out here today. but that's just the weather. it is not the mood of th